Di Patterson, MSG, CPG (Credentialed Professional Gerontologist), is author of the forthcoming book series AgeWise™ with articles at http://AgeWise.tv, Founder of Success In Aging TV™, the magazine website devoted to Gerontology (the social study of Aging), and is Editor of the Journal for Success In Aging™. Ms. Patterson holds a Master’s degree in Gerontology and a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Her expertise includes R.C.F.E. Administrator (Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly), Pharmacy Technician and Legal Assistant in California Probate, Conservatorship and Trust Administration Law. She also has many years of experience as an in-home caregiver for both her wonderful grandmother and amazing mother-in-law. Di speaks and writes at national and local Aging events, and is an Advisory Board Member of NAPG: the National Association for Professional Gerontologists. Di’s goal: She wants YOU to be a happier 80-year-old!
Di launched Let’s Move Mom™ *in Orange County, California, in 2002; now with offices in Florida and Southern California. Let’s Move Mom™ offers custom elder-moving plans for a smooth, successful move for clients and their elderly loved ones. Let’s Move Mom™ National Registry hosts knowledgeable and bonded professionals from the fields of Gerontology (credentialed by NAPG) and Professional Organizers (credentialed by NAPO).
Di is a Contributing Expert in Gerontology at: www.SmartWomensCafé.com and also works with Stewardship Financial Partners, of Irvine, CA, to bring Aging services and education to credit unions, insurance companies and human resource affiliates. Developing workforce opportunities for professional Gerontologists is one of Di’s favorite projects through her non-profit, The Let’s Group™. She hopes to see corporate culture include positive outcomes for multi-generational workplace issues and eldercaregiving employees, and believes that every company in America needs a Gerontologist on staff or on retainer!
Di has served in community volunteer capacities as Presidents of SEDLA: the Southeast District Law Auxiliary (Los Angeles County, CA), the John F. Kennedy High School Educational Boosters (City of La Palma, Orange County, CA), SAGE: Student Association for Gerontology Education at Cal State University, Fullerton, and currently serves as a Chapter Leader for the Biola University Alumni Association.
She is a member of ASA: American Society on Aging and ASA’s Journalists Exchange, NAPG: National Association for Professional Gerontologists, CCGG: the California Council on Gerontology and Geriatrics, SPO: Sigma Phi Omega, National Gerontology Academic Honor and Professional Society, GAA: Gerontology Alumni Association of California State University, Fullerton, and the American Legion: Post 291.
Di and her husband, Paul, an Anaheim Hills Probate, Conservatorship and Trust attorney, happily blended their families of 6 now-adult children almost 20 years ago. They enjoy grandchildren, golf, and travel.